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The North Face Windwall 2 Jacket

Men's Clothing > Jackets & VestsRated: ***** by 19 reviews.

Mountain Gear

When cold gusts whip down the mountainside, stay warm in a layer of thick fleece paired with breathable wind-blocking fabric in The North Face's WindWall 2 Jacket. While you stay warm in plush fleece, a layer of WindWall fabric blocks sharp gusts with a CFM (cubic feet per minute) rating of 10. Specifications based on size Large.

Features:

  • Designed to last with 100% polyester abrasion-resistant panels
  • Never worry about a chafed chin - brushed collar lining is soft to the skin
  • Plenty of storage options for your gadgets in the Napoleon chest pocket and 2 hand pockets
  • Preserve body heat with the elastic-bound cuffs and by tightening the hem cinchcord
  • Seal out wind without inhibiting breathability with the engineered, one-of-a-kind WindWall fabric, rated at 10 CFM
  • Trap heat with the fabric's grid fleece liner that also allows for smooth layering integration

Paragon Sports

Wind can be your worst enemy, making cold and uncomfortable, dangerous and unbearable. The WindWall 2 Jacket takes the edge off." -Cedar Wright, The North Face Athlete, Rock Climber. The WindWall 2 Jacket is a great windchill-inhibiting fleece for everyday wear. Delivering athletic warmth in cold weather, and excellent insulation when layered, there's no wonder why this is a favorite fleece among athletes in windy, cold conditions. The WindWall 2 Jacket is a great windchill-inhibiting fleece for everyday wear. Delivering athletic warmth in cold weather, and excellent insulation when layered, there's no wonder why this is a favorite fleece among athletes in windy, cold conditions.

Features:

  • Hem cinch-cord
  • Standard fit
  • Two hand pockets
  • WindWall fabric wind permeability rated at 14 CFM

The North Face

Ideal to wear on windy, cold days, this warm fleece is made from resilient WindWall® fabric that’s both breathable and highly wind-resistant. Abrasion-resistant panels on shoulders, arms, and sides aid in backpack-friendly construction and promote overall durability. Comfortable fleece and raschel backer feels soft against skin. Elastic-bound cuffs provide snug fit.

Features:

  • Brushed collar lining
  • Elastic-bound cuffs
  • Extra warm fleece jacket plus a breathable, wind-blocking fabric and abrasion-resistant panels
  • Hem cinch-cord
  • Napoleon chest pocket
  • Standard fit
  • Two hand pockets
  • WindWall® fabric wind permeability rated at 10 CFM

This description was also provided by: USOutdoor.com


Skis.com (2010)

The Windwall 2 Jacket from North Face is an extra warm fleece, with the added bonus of a breathable, wind-blocking fabric and abrasion-resistant panels, all designed to keep you cozy and warm and the winter weather out. This Jacket is great for dreary hiking days or long camping excursions. You'll love its soft touch and the kind of durability to last you through the ages, courtesy of the one and only North Face.

This description was also provided by: SummitOnline.com (2010)


Oregon Mountain Community

The North Face WindWall 2 Jacket is the perfect windchill-inhibiting fleece for everyday wear. This versatile jacket has a convenient Napoleon pocket for easy stowage. Delivering athletic warmth in cold weather, and excellent insulation when layered, there's no wonder why this is a favorite fleece among athletes in windy, cold conditions.

Features:

  • Brushed collar lining lining
  • Elastic-bound cuffs
  • Hem cinchcord
  • Napoleon pocket
  • Standard fit
  • Two hand pockets
  • WindWall fabric permeability rated at 10 CFM

Altrec

Built with extra warm fleece, The North Face Windwall 2 Jacket for Men features breathable, wind-blocking fabric and abrasion-resistant panels.

Features:

  • Abrasion: 100% polyester fleece face and raschel back
  • Avg Weight: 1000 g (35.3 oz)
  • Brushed collar lining
  • Elastic-bound cuffs
  • Fabric: body: 70D 310 g/m2 (9.2 oz/yd2) polyester WindWall™
  • Hem cinchcord
  • Length from Center Back: 28"
  • Napoleon chest pocket
  • Standard fit
  • Two hand pockets
  • WindWall™ fabric wind permeability rated at 10 CFM

REI

The WindWall™ jacket from The North Face drastically reduces the effects of windchill and enhances both warmth and comfort.

  • Through a fabric bonding process, WindWall promotes breathability and comfort while eliminating windchill; grid-pattern inner face fabric traps warm air and wicks moisture
  • Zipper is backed by a windflap that extends to protect chin from abrasion
  • Features an attached, elastic-bound hood and hem drawcord
  • Includes zip hand pockets and a Napoleon chest pocket


Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

One of our favorite windchill-inhibiting fleeces from The North Face®, the WindWall™ provides warmth in moderate cold, or excellent insulation when layered.

Features:

  • 100% polyester WindWall fabric effectively removes the windchill from the air, keeping you warmer
  • Also works well as part of a layering system
  • Hem cinchcord keeps the warm air in
  • Small media pocket on the left upper arm
  • Two hand warmer pockets with zip closure

Backcountry.com

The North Face integrated abrasion-resistant panels into the Men’s Windwall 2 Fleece Jacket to prevent damage from nasty tree branches. This wind-resistant fleece can act alone in chilly, dry, gusty weather, but you’ll want to utilize its skills as a baselayer when skiing or hiking in cold, stormy conditions.


O2GearShop.com (Fall 2008)

The Men's WindWall 2 Jacket by The North Face is extra warm fleece jacket plus a breathable, wind-blocking fabric and abrasion-resistant panels.

Features:

  • Brushed collar lining
  • Elastic-bound cuffs
  • Hem cinchcord
  • Napoleon chest pocket
  • Standard fit
  • Two hand pockets
  • WindWall fabric wind permeability rated at 10 CFM

Appalachain Outdoors

This jacket from The North Face is ideal to wear on windy, cold days.


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Average weight:2 lbs. 3 oz.
Avg Weight:1000 g (35.3 oz)
Back length:28 inches
Category:Heavy-Weight
Center Back:28 inch
Center Back Length:28in (71cm)
Drawcord Waist Adjustment:Yes
External Pockets:2
Fabric:abrasion: 100% polyester fleece face and raschel back
Fit:Standard
Fleece Weight:Wind Wall
Gender:Men's
Hood:None
Internal Pockets:None
Length from Center Back:28"
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:[Shell] 70D polyester Windwall; [Panel] 100% polyester fleece face & raschel back
Media Pocket:No
Pockets:2 Hand, 1 chest
Primary Use:Hike/Backpacking
Recommended Use:Hiking, backpacking, skiing, casual wear
Secondary fabric:100% polyester
Shell:100% Polyester
Snow Skirt:No
Waterproof:No
Weather Conditions:Wind
Weight:35.3oz (1000g)
Windproof:Wind resistant

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The North Face Windwall GloveThe North Face Windwall Glove - Women's$29.95 - $30.00

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ColorSize
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Anemone Green
Anemone Green
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Deep Water Blue
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Asphalt Grey
Asphalt Grey
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Phantom Red
Phantom Red
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Legend

  •     - SummitOnline.com (2010)
  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - O2GearShop.com (Fall 2008)
  •     - Appalachain Outdoors
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - Mountain Gear
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - REI
  •     - The North Face
  •     - Skis.com (2010)
  •     - Paragon Sports
  •     - Altrec

The North Face Windwall 2 Jacket Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****17
****2
***0
**0
*0
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Reviews:

Great jacket for the money

Rating:*****
This is a great fleece jacket. I was skeptical about how well this would stand up to the wind, but today I've been outside in 30 mph wind gusts and I can't feel a thing! Probably not the best thing to have if it's raining (like the description says above), but great for cool dry weather. The fit is pretty true to size and is a little on the "athletic fit" side, which I think is better when you are using in technical situations anyways. It has sturdy zippers on both pockets and two pull toggles at the bottom to really cinch it up tight. I highly recommend this jacket!!!
mark at Altrec on 10/30/2009

Good Jacket

Rating:****

The Windwall II jacket has a very trim fit. I could wear a thin layers underneath it, but anything bulky would not fit well underneath this jacket. I wear a large and most jackets in that size have arms are a bit long for me. The Windwall II's sleeves fit me perfectly.

The jacket is warm enough to wear in cool weather and blocks wind well, but it not warm enough to wear on its own in cold weather. I have a Patagonia Retro X fleece jacket that does not look great but is much warmer.

bigasherm512747 at Backcountry.com on 08/24/2009

nice & warm

Rating:****
very warm. fits well and feels nice.

the seam on the sleeves is a little abrasive if you're wearing a short sleeved short.

also wish it had pit zips as most people who spend this much on a sweatshirt/jacket are probably going to use it for more than just sitting around the house.

also, an absolute magnet for dog hair - just like most fleece.

other than that, very, very nice.
bobby at REI on 10/04/2009

The best fleece I have ever owned.

Rating:*****
This fleece fits and looks great. I especially like the zipper pocket on the sleeve, perfect for my ipod. I liked it so much that I bought a second one so I could have another color. I also gave two of them as Christmas gifts this year, (they too were impressed). This is the perfect fleece for those windy snowy days. Shipping was fast and the service from Altrec as usual is second to none.
Chris at Altrec on 12/26/2008

Favorite around town and on the trail

Rating:*****
This has become my favorite all around jacket, I wore it through the entire southern NY winter without need of a wind shell. It is perfect for hiking on winter days, or lunch at windy overlooks and summits. At 23 oz (658 g), it is a bit heavy for lightweight backpacking, and an inside pocket for hat and gloves would be nice, but I still pack it on all my day hikes.
Frederick Vollmer at Altrec on 04/19/2009

Amazing!!!

Rating:*****
It keeps me warm when it's windy and it really does stop the wind from coming through (vs. traditional fleece). The zipper pockets and zipper pocket on the arm are amazing - move freely without worrying about things coming out of your pockets. Great because it is a zip up and not a pullover - not a pain to remove when going from a cold to warm area or visa versa!!!
Andrei V. at Altrec on 10/11/2008

my husband loves it

Rating:*****
my husband loves to kayak. he needed a jacket that was thin enough to move around in but warm and keep the wind out because he kayaks early spring into late fall. he used this in december when we went to HHI SC and he thought it was a great jacket and very easy to paddle in. it didn't restrain him at all. i highly recommend it.
yolanda h. at Altrec on 01/25/2008

Great Jacket

Rating:*****
The Windwall 2 jacket so far has been a great purchase. It keeps me warm even when it's 10-15 degrees below zero. Windchill is no longer an issue when I'm outside wearing this jacket. Shipping was extremely fast so I was able to enjoy my jacket sooner.
Dave O. at Altrec on 03/10/2008

A good purchace

Rating:*****
This is a very nice fleece jacket. I use it as a casual Jacket but Is nice to wear on a trip as well. The Windwall is efficient and surprising on a fleece jacket. I bought the orange one. Very satisfied with the service from altrec.
Anonymous at Altrec on 01/15/2008

Great Buy

Rating:*****
I found this to be a great purchase. The product is working out very well for me, very comfortable and warm, and the shipping was extremely fast. I was very happy with this purchase!
Garrett Frommelt at Altrec on 11/26/2007